Shock merger will be 'good for golf' - McIlroy

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Shock merger will be 'good for golf', says Rory Mcllroy

The PGA Tour and DP World Tour's shock merger with Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund will ultimately be "good for golf", says Rory McIlroy.

Speaking at the Canadian Open, the Northern Irishman said he had "mixed emotions" about the "surprise" deal.The four-time major winner continued: "It unifies it and secures its financial future. But there are mixed emotions in there as well. "Removing myself from the situation, I see how this is better for the game of golf, there's no denying it."Hates LIV, but would rather have the PIF as a partnerBelieves the players who joined LIV should be sanctioned'At the end of the day, money talks'

An agreement has been signed that will combine the PGA Tour, DP World Tour and LIV's commercial operations and rights into a new, yet to be named for-profit company, with PGA commissioner Monahan as its chief executive and PIF governor Yasir Al-Rumayyan as chairman.

 

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